fan6 ngoi6分外
Jyutpingfan6 ngoi6
Yalefahn ngoih
Definition
Extra, special, or beyond the usual; also refers to matters outside of one's duty.
- extra; special; particularly more than usual
- literaryoutside of one's duty or responsibility
colloquialdescriptions
How it's used
Expresses a degree of intensity that exceeds the normal or expected level. It often carries a slightly literary or formal undertone compared to more common colloquial intensifiers like 好 or 特別. It is frequently used to describe feelings, atmosphere, or sensory experiences that stand out from the ordinary.
Examples
The weather is exceptionally nice today, let's go hiking together.
Why are you acting especially nervous?
Related words
Common phrases
especially welcoming or cozy
exceptionally sharp or smart-looking
Common mistake
Do not confuse it with 額外, which specifically refers to something being additional or surplus. While 額外 focuses on quantity or inclusion, 分外 focuses on the degree or quality of a state being heightened.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
